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resulted in the creation of a highly contro- versial theory. In this theory, Dalton stated that everything is made of atoms. Dalton's atomic theory can be described in four main points: 1) All substances [...] em- pirical evidence for the kinetic theory and thus for the atomic theory. Actually, Ostwald is said to have been convinced of the adequateness of the atomic theory through the agreement of the description [...] substances. 4. Explain the combustion of mercury based on: a) the phlogiston’s theory and b) the Lavoisier’s caloric theory. 5. Experiment with a device, which will be constructed by students, concerning
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on: “Well, I think my students have become aware why I was not talking to them about such obscure theories . But of course, my dear Democritus, if you want to learn some more so that your philosophy will [...] point, but just looked like an old, tired man as he waved aside and started to move away. The atomic theory that was developed by Leu- cippus and Democritus was not accepted at the time of its development
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ancient materialism. Around 430 BC he presented an atom- ic theory of the cosmos and is now considered to be the “father of the materia- list theory of matter and modern science.” Democritus, like many of [...] was extremely hard to find reliable data, so we cannot be sure what scientific theories existed in that time. These theories were formulated based on primitive experiments and were connected to philosophical [...] philosophy in Leucippus' school (school of Atomists, 400 BC), where he de- veloped an interest in atomic theory. He inherited a vast sum of money from his fa- ther and was able to travel abroad. He spent many
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made Aristotle’s view prevail and Democritus’ view be overlooked. 5. Write the reasons Aristotle’s theory prevailed over the structure of matter for many years, based on the lesson activities. 6. Demonstrate
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the material bodies, the atomic theory of Democritus,..…) The most important points of the views of Democritus and Plato about the structure of matter are: Α) Atomic theory of Democritus ……………………………………… [...] the called “atoma” were not visible, so there was no proof for their existence and b) Aristotle's theory could explain his observations based on the above principles, whereas atomists were not able to offer [...] that no one could see. This was a significant point of criticism of Aristotle against the atomic theory, beyond the fact that he himself did not accept the idea of empty space, which according to his
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substances. 4. Explain the combustion of mercury based on: a) the phlogiston’s theory and b) the Lavoisier’s caloric theory. 5. Experiment with a device, which will be constructed by students, concerning [...] the oxidation of mercury in order to demonstrate the plausible of the phlogiston’s theory or the Lavoisier’s theory. 6. Locate the role of the phlogiston in the treatment of ore during the process of [...] the proposed diagrams. 7. Locate the way of phlogiston in which Lavoisier rejected the phlogiston’s theory, based on the suggested information. 8. Interpret the conservation of mass of metals concerning their
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which goes down in the inverted tube. How would a proponent of the phlogiston theory and how a proponent of Lavoisier’s theory explain the phenomenon? By which experimental procedure can we choose the most [...] In 1777, Lavoisier conducted an experiment that established a fatal shortcoming of the phlogiston theory. He heated mercury and air using a bell-jar for 12 days. Red mercury calx (now HgO) formed and the [...] features and shared habits of mind. 3. Scientific knowledge is tentative but durable. 4. Laws and theories are related but distinct kinds of scientific knowledge. 5. Science is a highly creative endeavor
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resulted in the creation of a highly contro- versial theory. In this theory, Dalton stated that everything is made of atoms. Dalton's atomic theory can be described in four main points: 1) All substances [...] interests, although his greatest achievements were in the field of chemistry. Dalton introduced atomic theory by explaining the law of constancy of chemical composition, and formulating the laws of partial pressures [...] simplest com- pound of all will contain one atom of every element present there. Dalton presented this theory to the Royal Insti- tution in 1803. More precise details were included in the general “System of
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stated that no vacuum or void could occur naturally in the context of Democritus’s proposed atomism theory. Aristotle gave many arguments for this thesis, for example that nature has a profound aversion against [...] stated that no vacuum or void could occur naturally in the con- text of Democritus’s proposed atomism theory. Aristotle gave many arguments for this thesis, for example that nature has a profound aversion against [...] that the void inside the hemispheres re- sembles the same thing, which fulfills the uni- verse. The theories of Nikolaus Kopernikus (1473- 1543) and Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) ques- tioned Aristotle’s Dogma
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features and shared habits of mind. 3. Scientific knowledge is tentative but durable. 4. Laws and theories are related but distinct kinds of scientific knowledge. 5. Science is a highly creative endeavor